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Umeka De Waas

Senior Manager – Operations at Interocean Logistics (McLarens Group)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Work Experience

  • Senior Manager – Operations

    Interocean Logistics (McLarens Group)

    Apr 2024 - Present -1 yr, 5 months

    Sri Lanka

    • Job Details:Spearheaded vessel turnaround operations across 5+ ports, enhancing port call efficiency by 22% through synchronized interdepartmental execution. Directed multidisciplinary teams in boarding, documentation, and logistics, improving operational consistency by 18%. Ensured 100% HSSE compliance across dry dock and offshore operations through continuous monitoring and staff training. Aligned global SOPs with local standards, resulting in a 15% improvement in audit scores across operations. Accelerated customs clearance and reduced documentation cycle time by 28% via engagement with port authorities.
  • Senior Manager – Operations

    Meridian Maritime Services Ltd (Wilhelmsen Sri Lanka)

    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 -1 yr

    Sri Lanka

    • Job Details:Executed 400+ port operations annually, maintaining 98% on-time service delivery through rigorous planning and crew coordination. Developed digital performance dashboards, driving a 25% boost in KPI visibility and cost control accuracy. Led cross-functional task forces to streamline customs and inventory functions, achieving a 17% increase in clearance speed. Initiated market insights and stakeholder engagement strategies, contributing to a 10% growth in business opportunities.
  • Manager – Operations

    Meridian Maritime Services Ltd (Wilhelmsen Sri Lanka)

    May 2022 - Apr 2023 -11 months

    Sri Lanka

    • Job Details:Directed crew logistics and ISO-aligned SOPs across 3 major ports, reducing process gaps by 20%. Managed real-time port operations reporting, achieving 95% accuracy in service performance metrics. Conducted internal audits and compliance checks, leading to a 100% audit pass rate under international standards.
  • Senior Executive – Operations

    Meridian Maritime Services Ltd (Wilhelmsen Sri Lanka)

    Oct 2020 - May 2022 -1 yr, 7 months

    Sri Lanka

    • Job Details:Directed agency operations for over 250 commercial and cruise vessels, achieving 98% accuracy in end-to-end documentation and minimizing boarding-related disruptions by 30%.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Lean Six Sigma

      The Corporate Campus

      Jan 2025 

    • Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Management & Leadership

      Pearson

      Jan 2024 

    • Diploma in Productivity Improvement

      The Corporate Campus

      Jan 2024 

    • Bachelor's Degree in Import & Export Trades

      NIBM

      Jan 2024 

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